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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Macartan, McCartan
- Variants
- Mac Cartán, Macartán
- Stronghold region
- Ulster
Overview
Borne by Saint Macartan, a disciple of Saint Patrick and first bishop of Clogher in County Tyrone.
The story behind Macartan
Saint Macartan founded the diocese of Clogher and was a faithful companion of Saint Patrick.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 5th-century saint and disciple of Patrick.
Did you know?
He served as Patrick's strong man, said to have carried the bishop on his back across rivers.
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